Benzyl Benzoate
✓ EU AllowedIdentification
CAS Number 120-51-4
EINECS / EC 204-402-9
CosIng Ref 27934
Chemical Name benzyl benzoate
IUPAC Name —
Formula C14H12O2
Mol. Weight 212.24 g/mol
SMILES C1=CC=C(C=C1)COC(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2
InChIKey SESFRYSPDFLNCH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Function & Classification
Primary Function solvent
Secondary Functions perfuming, antimicrobial, antibacterial Official CosIng Information All Functions: antimicrobial, perfuming, solvent CAS #: 120-51-4 | EC #:
Origin Synthetic
Category Solvents
EU Regulatory Status
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Safety Profile
2 / 10
EU Fragrance Allergen One of 26 EU-mandated fragrance allergens — must be labeled separately per EU Cosmetics Regulation.
Comedogenic Rating: 0/5
Will not clog pores — safe for acne-prone skin
Skin Type Compatibility
Acne-Prone ✓ Safe
Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
No toxicology data available yet for this ingredient.
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NOAEL · Dermal Absorption % · Sensitization
Formulation Guidelines
Benefits solvent , perfuming , antimicrobial/antibacterial Official CosIng Information All Functions: antimicrobial, perfuming, solvent CAS #: 120-51-4 | EC #:
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